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The filter gives red light.Does this mean the filter must be washed or changed. How should it be washed, what does ''washable'' mean here?

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Bissell lift off vacuum about 4yrs old. Extremely noisy. OK until before Christmas but getting worse every time it's used. Washable filters washed, HEPA filter replaced. brush bar cleaned of every scrap, hose empty,everything that can be cleared has been. Noise high pitched, screeching and can only bear to use it for a few seconds at a time. Suction OK.

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My DC22 is only a few months old yet it appears to already be broken. It keeps shutting off and the on button is red (I believe meaning that I shouldn't turn it back on) The filters are clean and I cannot find any clogged areas.

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Controller's small red light flashes constantly, meaning that electric blanket will not heat up. Instructions state switch off, wait, then re-try but this does not solve.
Web search for 'Spares' does not actually give spares sellers, only those wishing to sell full new product!
Does anybody know of a true spares seller please?
Dreamland themselves do not appear to sell spares. UK only.

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I need to know if the filter in my vacuum cleaner is washable?

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Recently had to clean cyclone unit due to really, really bad smell. I did not think the canister looked like enough hair for the room and when I took the washable filter out, pet hair and stuff was packed against the washable filter. What do I need to do ?

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My electrolux 7000 shuts off red filter light goes on
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Can I wash filter in water

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I have a bissell vacuum model 3760-2 and it smells terrible when it is in use (like wet pet hair). I have emptied and washed the main collection "tank" and unscrewed the filter and washed the flexible filter but it still smell horrible. Any suggestions?

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I have a cb9191j-10a vacuum that works fine but I am really disappointed by the small screw-on filter that quickly clogs up with dust and debris. There must be a larger type filter that could be used and this would make for a really fine vacuum. Could you suggest an alternative filter?

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